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Employment Lawyers in Tauranga

Our employment lawyers in Tauranga are here to help employers and employees with anything to do with work or health and safety issues. Whether you’re dealing with a personal grievance at the Employment Relations Authority or Employment Court, need some straight-up advice about your rights and responsibilities, or want guidance through a restructuring, we’re here to make the whole process easier to navigate.

We get that employment issues can pop up fast and often come with difficult team or organisational issues. We start by really getting to know what’s going on and what you’re hoping to achieve. From there, we work with you to map out a plan that makes sense for your situation. Once that is in place, we work hard to achieve the best outcome we can — all while keeping the process as smooth and efficient as we can.

Many employment matters can be resolved through negotiation or mediation, and we prioritise early, effective resolution wherever possible.

Where formal action is required, we are fully prepared to represent clients before the Employment Relations Authority and the Employment Court, drawing on extensive experience in employment dispute advocacy. Whether you need advice on your rights or representation, our team provides practical employment law advice across Tauranga and New Zealand.

Our Approach

Clear Advice. Practical Solutions.

We start by taking the time to understand what’s really going on and what outcome you’re aiming for. From there, we work with you to develop a clear, practical plan that fits your situation.

Our focus is always on resolving matters as efficiently and smoothly as possible, while protecting your interests at every stage.

Employment Issues We Help With

Employment issues can arise quickly and often involve sensitive personal or organisational dynamics. We work across a wide range of employment law matters, including:

Personal grievances
Employment Relations Authority matters
Employment Court proceedings
Health and safety issues
Workplace disputes
Restructuring and redundancy processes
Advice on rights and obligations for employers and employees

Our employment law team

Stephanie Berkahn

Senior Associate

stephanie@fraundorfer.co.nz| 027 258 9057

READ STEPHANIE'S BIO

Stephanie is a senior associate with more than a decade of experience, specialising in employment law.

She began her career in Auckland at a specialist employment law firm before moving to London to work at a magic circle law firm, where she was seconded to a global financial institution as in-house legal counsel.

In 2021, she returned to New Zealand and joined the employment team at the Bay of Plenty’s largest law firm, before settling in at Fraundorfer Limited, where she continues to advise employers and employees on employment disputes and regulatory issues.

Ella Tattersall

Law Clerk

ella@fraundorfer.co.nz | 027 412 1093

READ ELLAL'S BIO

Before returning home to sunny Tauranga, to commence her role as a Law Clerk, Ella studied and worked in the South Island, graduating from the University of Canterbury. She enjoys the demanding and fast-paced nature of legal practice and the complex strategic thinking it requires.

Ella has a strong background in working and communicating with people from diverse backgrounds, and she values the relational aspect of legal practice.

She is particularly interested in civil litigation for its strategic depth and its capacity to achieve practical, outcome-focused solutions.

Roebi Bidois

Law Clerk

roebi@fraundorfer.co.nz | 027 746 7663

READ ROEBI's BIO

Before stepping into her current role as a law clerk, Roebi spent nearly five years as a legal secretary at a local Tauranga firm, juggling deadlines, decoding lawyer scribbles, and keeping the legal machine running smoothly.

In April 2024, Roebi graduated with her law degree before deciding to take a brief hiatus from the legal industry, diving into the world of financial advising.

While Roebi loved the hands-on nature of that work, she felt compelled to give “lawyering” a proper go. Since her return to law, Roebi has enjoyed the fast-paced environment, the ever-changing work, and the intellectual challenge.